Director :Consulting

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Visa Consulting & Analytics Director is a senior role in the Sub-Saharan African consulting team (SSA). We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and analytical thinker with the main ability to deliver data-driven solutions through a consultative approach.

In this role, you are expected to deliver across multiple key areas:

1. Design, develop and implement end-to-end strategic programs across multiple areas such as new product development, customer lifecycle management, digital innovation, and risk that are data-driven for our clients.
2. Develop high-impact storyboards that promote data-driven strategies and solutions.
3. Drive the growth of the Digital and Commercial practice areas within VCA including business development as well as project delivery.
4. Manage presence at client premises and travel to other markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Design and deliver Consulting and Analytics programs by identifying innovative opportunities around data and data-related processes that will help our clients implement fact-based decision-making processes within their card & payment programs.
2. Resolve complex strategic problems and set strategic direction and roadmap for client program delivery across multiple topics as new products, strategy, digital, and commercial service lines.
3. Synthesize and manage complex project structures especially with clients that have multiple affiliates.
4. Work closely with other VISA groups, including Product, Marketing, Client services, etc., to ensure a seamless Consulting experience in the countries of focus.
5. Collaborate with a broader team that consists of Business Managers, Consultants, and Data Scientists from both Visa and client organizations to strategize, co-create, deploy, and reap the benefits of data-driven solutions.
6. Review, direct, guide, and inspire the consulting and analytical work of junior members in the team.
7. Manage the VISA Consulting budget and resources to perform all required duties.
8. Manage workload for self and any direct reports, providing prioritization guidance for project flow to improve process efficiency.
9. Develop, share, and build global best practices and knowledge management within the team.
10. Comply with internal requirements around Model Risk Management, Visa Analytics Rules, and Global Privacy standards around client delivery.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

1. Over 12 years of solid experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the FI practice of a top-tier consulting firm.
2. Experience working in one or more of the Card and Payments markets around the globe.
3. Deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities.
4. Post-graduate degree desired.
5. Good understanding of Payments and the Banking industry.
6. Highly analytical with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
7. Superior project management skills.
8. Fluency in English mandatory; French is desired but not a prerequisite.

Business Experience

1. Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
2. Exhibits intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.
3. Good business acumen with a track record in solving business problems through data-driven quantitative methodologies.
4. Very detail-oriented, ensuring the highest level of quality and rigor in reports and data analysis.
5. Proven ability to deliver results within committed scope, timeline, and budget.

Leadership Competencies

1. Demonstrates integrity, maturity, and a constructive approach to business challenges.
2. Shows respect for individuals at all levels in the workplace.
3. Strives for excellence and extraordinary results.
4. Able to influence senior management both within and outside Visa.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site).

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.